MTD Troy-Bilt warranty Skid Shoes, Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires, Auger Control

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If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the drive control released, adjust the drive control immediately. To adjust, proceed as follows:

•Loosen the nylock nut on the drive control cable and unthread the cable one full turn. See Figure 3-12.

•Recheck adjustment.

•Retighten the nylock nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

NOTE: For more details, refer to Drive Control Adjust- ment in the Adjustment Section of this manual.

Auger Control

Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:

•When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” position (see Figure 3-10B), the cable should have very little slack, but should NOT be tight. See Figure 3-11.

WARNING:Do not over-tighten the cable. Over-tightening may prevent the auger from disengaging and compro- mise the safety of the snow thrower.

•In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as instructed on page 12.

•While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower) engage the auger.

•Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.

•With the engine running and the auger control lever in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the machine.

•Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows no signs of motion.

IMPORTANT: If the auger shows any signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop before readjusting the auger control cable.

•To readjust the control cable, unhook the spring (found on the end of the auger cable) from the auger actuator bracket. See Figure 3-11.

•Push the cable coupler through the end of the spring to expose the lock nut. See Figure 3-12.

•Thread the nylock nut outward (down the coupler) three full turns to provide more slack in the cable and reattach the spring to the bracket.

•Repeat auger control test to verify for proper adjustment. Repeat previous steps to adjust more, if necessary.

A

B

A - For models with steel panels.

B - For models with plastic panels.

Figure 3-11

Figure 3-12

Skid Shoes

Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. See “Making Adjustment” Section.

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer’s recommended psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as necessary.

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Setting Up

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.

IMPORTANT If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear unevenly.

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Contents 769-04094 06/10/08 Two-Stage Snow ThrowerTable of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support There are rotating blades inside Safety SymbolsDo not use the engine’s electric starter in the rain Your Responsibility Restrict the useTraining Safe Operation PracticesPreparation Your ResponsibilityOperation Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Average Useful LifeSetting Up Your Snow Thrower Alternator Lead Lamp Wire Clean-Out Tool Final AdjustmentsDrift Cutters If Equipped Skid Shoes Check the adjustment of the auger control as followsTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Auger ControlKnow Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow Thrower$26% #/.42 Stopping The Engine Gas & Oil Fill-UpTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersOperating Tips Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenanceGeneral Recommendations If possible, remove snow immediately after it fallsMaking AdjustmentsShift Rod Drive ControlChute Bracket Adjustment Chute AssemblySee Figure Adjust skid shoes as follows Auger ControlMaintaining Your Snow Thrower LubricationReplacing Belts Remove Loosen Auger BeltPulley Slot Drive BeltChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Using a 3/4 wrench, hold the hex shaftSecure with the cupped washer and hex bolt removed earlier Friction WheelOff-Season Storage Problem Cause Remedy Trouble Shooting12.08.06 WarrantyFor parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on 4554 428 Styles K & LAdressez-vous au «Service après-vente» Parts List Pièces DétachéesTorque to 21 ft./lbs. maximum 305-342 cc618-04514 Worm Gear Box Ass’y w/ grease fitting Carter d’engrenages moitié CG avec raccord graisse With or without grease fittingsFor parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on 100 100 101Part RÉF Pièce Description Description Roue Jante Roulement Soupape dair 29.08For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Page Garantie la annule GarantieLubrification de et ’entretien conseilsDépannage Solution Causes ProblèmeUse PropreAccompagne qui moteur du d’utilisation notice la dans Jours, 30 de plus pendant entreposé être doit moteur le SiEntretien Frottement de Roue’essieu de Poulie la De Fente Et commandes lesMoteur du Tout empêcher pourÉloignez ’enlevezBoulon l’autre retirez Roues LubrificationVitesse de ment ’engrenageRéglages Vitesses de levier du Tige Des l’entraînement de Commande’essieu Support de’utilisation Conseils Général d’ordre RecommandationsToucher Les de Évitez .65C 150F dépasser’huile et d’essence Pleins Faites NeGoulotte la de dégagement de Outil Goulotte la de Commande Roues des d’orientation CommandeGoulotte la de direction Fonctions 2 àSouffleuse la de Commandes Support le sur Tiques pneuma Bandages pneus des PressionSouffleuse de Modèle 679-390 OEM Modèles les TousGoulotte la de dégagement de Outil Pièce CetteDents les avec bien s’engrène manivelle la de hélicoïdale La Voir .«Réglages» chapitre le Consultez .goulotte la dePartie la que manière de ajusté être peut goulotte la de Manivelle la de support le est, besoin Si RemarqueGoulotte la de manivelle la de Montage Goulotte la de InstallationGuidon du Montage ’assemblage pour requis ArticlesResponsabilité Votre Remisage et EntretienMoyenne utile vie de Durée Gaz de émissions les concernant AvisFormation PréparationVotre MentMachine la d’utiliser Sécurité de SymbolesModèle de numéro le trouver Pour Vente-après ServiceMatières des Table ’utilisation La voir détachées PiècesPhases deux neige à Souffleuse Ca.troybilt.www06/10/08
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